How to add “Work Experience”
to your LinkedIn profile:

Example:

1. After logging in to your LinkedIn account, click your profile picture in the top bar. Then, click “View Profile” to access your LinkedIn profile. You can also go to the left panel and click your name or profile picture there to access your profile.

2. Once you’ve landed on your LinkedIn profile page, you can add a position.

• Scroll down to the “Experience” section. Click or tap the “+” icon, and click “Add position.”

Select “Add position" from the "+" icon dropdown

3. From there, several fields will appear, inviting you to fill in the position detail.

Fields for LinkedIn experience entries

Each position on LinkedIn has a combination of required (*) and optional fields:

Required fields for LinkedIn Work Experience entries

• Title*

  Add “Your Big Year Fellow” as your position title, including any relevant keywords.

• Company name*

  Add “Your Big Year Fellowship” from the Company name selection. Many companies already have a company profile on LinkedIn and will autocomplete from the LinkedIn Company Page in the dropdown as you type.

• Location

  Add your “Your Country Location” under the Location section. Sharing the location can give people reviewing your profile a sense of where you’ve worked (and where you’re likely based).

  Example: “Canada”

• Start and End Date*

  Add the “Start Date” when you joined the program. This is usually shown by a start and end date. If you’re currently working in the role, click “I am currently working in this role” and it will automatically list your end date on your profile as “Present.”

• Skills

  You can link every position in your profile with relevant skills in the “Skills” section of your LinkedIn profile. This can help people identify the unique skills you used in various positions and give context to what you did in a particular role.
  Example Skills: Personal Brand, Networking, Volunteering, Advocacy etc.

• Media

  You can add media to showcase your work, such as links to your Your Big Year posts, Posts from Your Big Year Events, images, or documents.

• Description

  This is a written summary, usually two or three sentences long, that allows you to show your job duties, achievements, and expertise.

  Description Example:

  The Your Big Year Fellowship is an International Connector Program that teaches confidence, innovative thinking, cultural competency, self-reliance and resiliency. As a Fellow, I engage in a series of modules that ultimately leads me to build an action plan for next steps in life. The skills gained are referred to as bridging skills from academia to career and the exercises have been strategically and methodically compiled for maximum impact. During the fellowship I take part in:

  • Collaborating with a diverse and global cohort from over 50 countries

  • Exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discovering how I can embed my talents, skills and education to build an impactful career and life.

  • Developing key competencies in personal branding, networking, and informational interviews through hands-on workshops and mentorship sessions.

  • Gaining insights into global career opportunities and learning how to identify and seize impactful opportunities across industries.

  • Organising and participating in discussions that promote global citizenship, social responsibility, and leadership in a connected world.

Note : We recommend being specific about your accomplishments within the program.

• Location Type and Employment Type can be left blank.

4. Once you’re done, click "Save" or "Save Changes" to update your profile with the new work experience entry. Repeat this process for any additional positions